Sumner Dam

De Baca County, New Mexico (near FORT SUMNER)

River/Stream: PECOS RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
164 ft
Dam Length
3,084 ft
Reservoir Storage
227,683 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
56,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-02-15

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00130
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
34.60740, -104.38980
Age
89 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.